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Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) will not pitch this winter.

Vizcaino was limited to just five appearances during the second half due to shoulder and oblique injuries, but he's expected to enter spring training with no restrictions. It's unclear what his role will be in 2017, as Jim Johnson will return after performing well out of the closer role down the stretch. Nov 9 - 3:42 PM

Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) will pitch in an instructional league game next week.

He'll be joined by Williams Perez, who is rehabbing an elbow impingement. Both players are hoping to make it back by the end of the season but with eight games left on the schedule, that might be a reach. Jim Johnson has filled in seamlessly at closer, though Vizcaino should get his ninth-inning gig back when Johnson inevitably leaves in free agency. Sep 24 - 6:46 PM

Braves placed RHP Arodys Vizcaino on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 25, with right shoulder inflammation.

Vizcaino has struggled since coming back from an oblique injury and now we have context about why. It's unclear how long he'll be sidelined, but Jim Johnson should have a clear path to keep the closer role down the stretch. Aug 30 - 3:41 PM

Arodys Vizcaino gave up four runs in two-thirds of an inning after entering Monday's game against the Diamondbacks in the seventh.

This wouldn't seem to bode well for Vizcaino returning to closing duties anytime soon. Those holding on to him in mixed leagues should consider looking elsewhere. Aug 23 - 1:17 AM

The injury isn't considered serious but with a week left in the regular season, the team isn't going to push him. Simmons holds an impressive 1.35 ERA in seven relief outings since his call-up earlier this month.

This is a long-term play by the Braves, as Lindgren was non-tendered by the Yankees following Tommy John surgery in August. The left-hander has a big arm and could be an asset for the Braves starting in 2018 if his stuff returns post-op.